MATHEMATICS               2/14-2/25/2011

M8A.4.C

Graph the equation of the form Y=mx+b

Warm-up/Essential Question: What do all the points in the Y-axis have in common? What do all the points on the X-axis have in common?

Opening: Finding X-intercepts and Y-intercepts to Graph Linear Equations.

Work Session: Review definitions of X-intercept and Y-intercept. Students find the X-intercept and Y-intercept of a line and use the intercepts to graph the line. Students use the slope intercept form Y= mx+b of a linear equation to find slopes and Y-intercepts. Chapter 12-3 Holt Mathematics. GPS Coach book Pg. 174 

Summarize: plot a point using rise/run.

plot X and Y intercepts.

Show your work, make corrections, defend your answer.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

S8CS6, S8P4.a, S8P4.b

Identify the types of seismic waves. Understand how the energy of an earthquake travels through the earth.

Warm-up/Essential Question: What causes the buildings and roads to break apart and collapse?

Opening: Key Terms

Seismic Wave, P-wave, S-wave, Surface Wave, Tsunami, Seismograph.

Work Session: PowerPoint of common contact forces. Concepts of time and size relating to interaction of earth's processes. Direct Reading assignments, Lab work: find the sand. Sect. 4 Holt pg. 530.

Closing: Smart Notebook assessment. Review key concepts: identifying, classifying, comparing and contrasting; defining and explaining. 

ROTHCHILD MIDDLE SCHOOL

COURSE SYLLABUS

2010 – 2011

 From:  Galo Andrade                        

To: Parents and Students

Date: Aug 12, 2010

Welcome back! This school year will bring lots of meaningful learning experiences to our students. In order to inspire our students to become life long learners, I am preparing to give your son or daughter the appropriate instruction that will help them meet their individual and academic needs.  

INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES:

I will begin this year by teaching Math, Physical Science, and Character Education.

GOAL

Each course subject will be geared toward effectively improving the student’s ability to continue developing academically in correlation to the Georgia Performance Standards. All course subjects are individualized with regard to the student’s learning style.

Lessons will be presented in a manner, which require student engagement and active participation in the classroom. Consequently, a meaningful and consistent learning environment will be fundamental in order to reflect mastery learning in all our students.

GRADING  

A = 90 – 100                          C= 70 - 79

B = 80 – 89                             F= 69 – and below

Grades are averaged every nine-week period. The final semester grade is cumulative grade from the nine-week grades. The semester grade is the official grade and is the only grade recorded on your school transcript. This will be the grade that determines if you have passed or failed the course.

Once a student’s work is graded, the student may be given the opportunity to correct or repeat all, or part, of the assignment. (Sometimes the student is not given the option whether to redo work – sometimes it is assigned!)

CLASS EXPECTATIONS

Each student should come to class ready to learn and complete the day’s assignment. Students are accountable when they sign for their own math and science textbooks. Students require adequate rest before they arrive to school. A rested mind thinks more clearly and the student will not feel like falling asleep while instruction is being taking place. Students are required to complete all assigned work each class period, unless other arrangements are made with the teacher.

ABSENT/TARDY POLICY

Students who are absent will be required to make up assigned work on a schedule arranged with the teacher. Students, who have unexcused tardiness (1-3 times), 4^th time will result in office referral.

DISCIPLINE

Students will follow the expectations stated on the Rothschild’s Middle School Disciple Behavior Code.

 CLASSROOM RULES

1.     Listen carefully and follow directions.

2.     Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.

3.     Stay in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise.

4.     Respect your self and others (no cussing, no teasing or put any body down).  

5.     Keep your hands and other objects to yourself.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1) Students’ learning accommodations are fundamental according to their respective current Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P).

2) Students are responsible for keeping all daily assignments inside their    folders. Folders will be kept in the classroom.

3) Classroom assignments, homework (twice per week), quizzes, projects, and tests grades will be part of the student’s portfolio.

4) Students will familiarize themselves with Integrated Technology. This will enhance their learning, keep the students motivated, and will help them see how math has its use in the real world.  

Each course is structured and meaningful. The student will work on a self-paced approach that would require utmost effort throughout the course of instruction. The teacher will assist the student when needed. 

The speed, at which the student progresses in class, will depend upon the student’s willingness to learn and to do the assigned work.  If a student demonstrates satisfactory mastery level as listed on his/her IEP goals and objectives, he/she will move to the next text level of instruction.

DAILY CHALLENGES 

A Problem of the Day challenge will be given daily. This will allow the student to begin each class with critical thinking skills, and participation before the class begins. If a student is tardy, the daily challenge cannot be made up. If the student has an excused absence, the teacher will consider assigning another daily challenge.

I EXPECT TO CHALLENGE SUCCESS, EVOKE THINKING, PROMOTE GOOD BEHAVIOR, ENGAGE CREATIVITY, INTRODUCE INFORMATION, AND ESTABLISH A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SUITABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS TO LEARN.

 ARE YOU READY?

Variable               A variable represents a value that can change  

Constant           A constant is a value that cannot change..

Substitute         The value of a variable can be substituted

The value of a variable can be substituted into an algebraic expression to evaluate the expression. A number multiplied by a variable is called a

coefficient.

·       Note: Every week students will learn new vocabulary terms listed at the beginning of every math and science lesson. They will need to: 1) study the examples to learn new math and science ideas and skills. 2) Practice - look back at examples from the lesson to solve the guided practice using the Holt Homework Help Online. 3) Review -   study and review vocabulary from the entire chapter. 4) Every Thursday, students will take their vocabulary pre-test. If the student passes his/her pre-test, the student would not have to take the test on Friday. Students will participate in therapeutic nature walks, if time permits.  

TEAM 8-1

 CLASROOM SCHEDULE

2010-2011

9:00 – 9:05                            HOME ROOM

9:05 – 10:20                          1^ST PERIOD

10:20 - 11:35                        2^ND PERIOD

11:35- 12:20                         PLANNING

12:50- 1:15                           LUNCH- BATHROOM BREAK LOCKERS

12:20 –2:00                           4^TH PERIOD

  2:00-  3:15                           5TH PERIODS

   3:15- 4:00                          PLANNING